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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


David Gernon, middle right, at CNBC. The Northwestern alum works on segments such as “Power Lunch,” which provides viewers with a brief overview on the financial market, real estate, media and technology.

Alumni Watch: Medill graduate David Gernon transitions from Northwestern to CNBC

October 8, 2018

For recent Northwestern graduate David Gernon (Medill ’18), there was little time to reflect on his years as a Northwestern student before jumping into his new role as a news associate for CNBC. Since...

Former Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott speaks to students Wednesday at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies. Talbott discussed the current U.S. relationship with Russia.

Former Deputy Secretary of State talks U.S. foreign policy, relationship with Russia

February 28, 2018

In a Wednesday discussion focused on the United States’ relationship with Russia, former Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott said it is time for reform in Russia. Sponsored by Northwestern University...

Students participate in a debate hosted by Political Union on whether Greek life should continue. Attendees voted by a slim margin to hypothetically remove fraternities and sororities from campus.

Students debate whether to ban Greek life at Political Union event

February 14, 2017

Attendees at a Political Union event Monday debated whether or not to ban Greek life on campus, resulting in slightly more students favoring to hypothetically kick fraternities and sororities off campus. Weinberg...

Students participate in a Political Union-sponsored debate about affirmative action. More than 50 students attended the event, which was co-sponsored by Asian Pacific American Coalition.

Students debate fairness of affirmative action at Political Union event

May 24, 2016

More than 50 students attended a debate Monday night about affirmative action co-hosted by Northwestern’s Political Union and Asian Pacific American Coalition at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies,...

Medill sophomore David Gernon and French and comparative literature Prof. Michal Ginsburg find common ground in Monday’s Political Union debate on Karl Eikenberry. The former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan was named the new executive director of the Buffett Institute in January, but the University announced in April that he would not longer be stepping into the position.

Students discuss Karl Eikenberry’s qualifications, worldview in Political Union debate

May 3, 2016

Karl Eikenberry isn’t coming to Northwestern, but debate over his appointment as executive director of the Buffett Institute carries on. NU Political Union tackled the issue Monday evening, arguing...

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